Law Clerk

The Law Clerk will support the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor, by providing mission support to OCR regional offices to ensure compliance by the regulated community with the HIPAA Rules and applicable federal civil rights, conscience and religious freedom regulations.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property. Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation. Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required. Ability to work in a team or independently in a busy environment is required. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.). Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and coworkers, as well as a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Ability to produce quality work, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works independently or as a team leader as required. Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience and religious freedom regulations. Provides written comments to the COR. Timely respond to correspondence and phone calls related to complaints and requests for technical assistance. Draft all documents related to complaint resolution, including, but not limited to, investigative strategies, notification and data requests, closure letters, voluntary resolution agreements, and corrective action plans. Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses. Review and analyze policies and procedures, medical records, reports of information system activity, computer audits, the internet, and financial reports. Knowledge of the application of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations, the HIPAA Rules, court decisions, agency case precedent, theories, concepts, and principles to investigation, enforcement, and compliance work.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum educational experience is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or Master’s degree from an accredited university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers, printers and light traffic. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EOE including Disability/Vet The estimated pay range for this role is $81k to $95K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Family Planning/Fertility Assistance STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D Legal-Aid Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays Training and Development Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.